Northwest Vietnam Mountain Biking Tour

This is the ultimate mountain ride, a cycle-journey through Southeast Asia's most spectacular mountain range. Starting in Hanoi, we take the train to the scenic hill-station of Sapa, a village built by the French in a valley almost exclusively inhabited by tribal Montagnards. Discover the amazing mountain trails around Fansipan, Indochina's highest peak before riding over a 2km high mountain pass into the land known by the local Hmong people as "beyond the clouds."

This tour goes to a part of Asia where few foreigners ever venture. The stunning Lai Chao and Fansipan valleys are as remote as they are beautiful. The Hmong, Tsao, and other tribal people live in a land that has still not yet been touched by the modern world and we constantly ride through just incredible scenery!

We ride to Dien Bien Phu, the site of the Viet Minh's historic and decisive victory over the French. We visit the battlefields and learning how Ho Chi Minh and his indefatigable people defeated the colonial French. Two long days of riding will be rewarded by a stay at the charming Mai Chau lodge. Before heading back to Hanoi we take a private boat for a 3-hour cruise on the Da River to Hoa Binh.

TRIP PROFILE:-
This is a tough mountain tour. There are five very long hard days riding that can vary from off road trails to badly broken roads, so participants should be fit and experienced riders.

We ride over 560 kilometers. There are some long, grueling climbs and some scintillating descents.

The rewards are empty roads and incomparable views. If you enjoy hill climbing and riding in the mountains, this tour is a dream. It is the best Southeast Asia can offer and highly recommended.

We are supported by a sturdy 4WD jeep and motorbike, which is perfectly equipped for the terrain but not an entirely comfortable passenger vehicle and participants should sign up expecting to ride as much of the tour as they can.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Arrive/meet in Hanoi, day free for sightseeing. Evening, catch the overnight train. to Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa.
Day 2 Arrive in Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa. Afternoon ride in the Supan valley close to Sapa.
Day 3 Ride a beautiful loop taking in many minority villages.
Day 4 Ride over Tram Ton Pass and off road to Pa So.
Day 5 Stunning scenery and remote valleys to Lai Chau.
Day 6 Outstanding ride over many hills and through rarely visited villages to Dien Bien Phu.
Day 7 Climb over Pha Din pass to Son La.
Day 8 An epic day of cycling - 145 km - to Mai Chau, but remember there is always a support vehicle available.
Day 9 Ride to Bai Sang to our private boat for a 3-hour cruise on the Da River to Hoa Binh. Tranfer by bus to Hanoi.
Day 10 Enjoy a cyclo ride around Hanoi's Old Quarter before onward travel.

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Accommodation Details

All hotels are good tourist class ranging from 2-3 star apart from 1 night on a sleeper train. Hotels have a/c and private facilities as a minimum and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever possible.